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Vic Falls To Cape Town
22 days | Trip Code: YXOF
- Countries Visited:
- Zimbabwe
- Botswana
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
£1020
per person
- Physical Demands Rating:
- Trip Style: Basix
- Group Size: Maximum of 22 travellers per group
Highlights
Feel the thunder of Victoria Falls, Spot iconic wildlife in Chobe National Park, Camp out in the lush Okavango Delta, Learn about the hunter-gatherer traditions of the San Bushmen, See animals come to drink at Etosha National Park's waterholes, Slide down a hot sand dune in Namibia, Visit the breathtaking Fish River Canyon, Soak up Cape Town's cafe culture
Description
Experience the extremes of Southern Africa's landscapes on this journey from the thunderous Victoria Falls to cosmopolitan Cape Town. Navigate lush waterways in the enigmatic Okavango Delta, cruise past elephants and birds on the Chobe River, climb giant sand dunes, camp among the sounds of Africa's wildlife and spot big cats, rhino, zebra and antelope on Etosha National Park's arid plains. Meet the people who make their homes here, from cheerful delta mokoro polers to the fascinating San Bushmen. Get ready for this unforgettable journey of contrasts.Intrepid runs this trip in conjunction with Dragoman Overland. Dragoman shares our ethos for adventure travel and has many years of expertise in over landing.While Dragoman will run the West Africa and North African sectors of our Overland program, our Nairobi to Cape Town (and reverse) departures are code-shared, with certain departures run by Intrepid (Intrepid Guerba Kenya) in one of our vehicles, others by Dragoman in one of theirs. This allows us to run many more departures so you have more choice when you want to travel. You'll get the same itineraries, activities and accommodation on both Intrepid and Dragoman departures.If you would like to know who is running your departure, Dragoman or Intrepid, please ask at the time of booking.
Trip Overview
Available Dates & Pricing
- 22 days
- YXOF
- 2
- Overland,Wildlife
- Maximum of 22 travellers per group
- Allow USD $220 for meals not included.
- A trip kitty of USD $725 CASH per person will be required
Days 1-2 Victoria Falls
The adventure starts with a visit to Victoria Falls - a thundering, mist-shrouded sheet of white water.
Days 3-4 Chobe National Park
Enjoy exciting game drives in Botswana's Chobe National Park and cruise along the Chobe River on the lookout for wallowing hippos and soaring fish eagles.
Day 5 Bagani Community Camp
Travel into Namibia and choose to relax with a boat trip.
Days 6-7 Okavango Delta
Discover the watery wildlife haven of Okavango Delta by mokoro, a dugout canoe poled along by a local guide. Set up camp on a lush, remote island and fall asleep to the nocturnal music of the delta.
Days 8-9 Bagani Community Camp/Rundu
The African adventure continues back to Bagani before travelling to Rundu, where lush campsite spoils await.
Day 10 Grootfontein/San Bushmen
Meet the San Bushmen of the Kalahari and observe their age-old traditions on a desert tracking and gathering trip.
Days 11-12 Etosha National Park
Roam Etosha Park's dry plains, perhaps encountering elephants, antelope and big cats.
Day 13 Spitzkoppe
Watch the rock formations of Spitzkoppe change colour with the light.
Days 14-16 Swakopmund
See the seal colonies of Cape Cross then perhaps try optional activities such as skydiving, quad-biking or sandboarding in Swakopmund.
Days 17-18 Sesriem/River Camp
Wake before dawn and scramble to the top of the dunes for a dramatic sunrise view. The following day, explore Jurassic-era rock formations in the Giant's Playground.
Day 19 Fish River Canyon
Relax by the Fish River Canyon - one of the largest canyons in the world - which offers impressive photo opportunities.
Days 20-21 Orange River/Western Cape
Cross into South Africa and travel along the Orange River by canoe or simply laze by the scenic riverbanks.
Day 22 Cape Town
The Vic Falls to Cape Town trip ends among the cafes and vineyards of this stunning bayside city. If time permits, stay an extra day or two to experience all the wonderful things Cape Town has to offer.
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